The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys

POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT TYPE DOSAGE Polyolefin PEAN698413 CESA Antimicro SE 99-58 Silver 2–7.5% Polyolefin PEAN698432 CESA Antimicro J8146 Zinc 1–4% Polypropylene PPA0698636 CESA Antimicro J8259 Zinc 1–4% Nylon ABA0820032 CESA Antimicro ABA0820032 Silver 2–7.5% Polyester NBAN698441 CESA Antimicro S58441 Silver 2–7.5% Polycarbonate NCAN820009 CESA Antimicro NCAN820009 Silver 2–7.5% TPU RUA0698433 CESA Antimicro J8843 Zinc 1–4% Styrenic SLA0820011 CESA Antimicro SLA0820011 Zinc 1–4%

Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives for Bormed™ Resins Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations and Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives help medical device, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging sectors meet the growing challenges of product consistency, compliance and reliability. They are adapted to your manufacturing process and available as either a ‘ready-to-use’ formulation or a concentrate that is diluted in the Bormed™ resin of choice.

ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are thermally formed with e-glass and thermoplastic resin systems, offering a cost-competitive alternative to ballistic-resistant materials made with other fibers or thermoset resins. GlasArmor thermoset panels are constructed from layers of woven e-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary resin system. For example, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin into composite materials such as unidirectional tape can help reduce the carbon footprint of those composites.

Avient’s new sustainable solutions are its breakthrough PCR Color Prediction Service for polyolefins and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, and its new polyolefin antioxidants, Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Recycling. Using proprietary software, Avient experts measure resin characteristics to identify the gamut of colors that can be successfully reproduced in a specific PCR-based material. The antioxidant can be added to PCR content early in the recycling process or incorporated in virgin resin to prepare it for future recycling. 

We’re delighted to be introducing our first recycled-content long fiber composite material in a planned larger portfolio based on recycled resin,” said Eric Wollan, General Manager for Long Fiber Technologies at Avient. Historically, it has been a challenge to source streams of recycled resins that are compatible with the pultrusion process used to manufacture long fiber composites. Levels of post-consumer resin content vary within the offerings, which allows end products to meet different performance and sustainability requirements.  

PA-6 resin with 30 percent glass fiber reinforcement. Excellent performance = customer satisfaction: The strength, impact resistance, low warpage and other properties of Bergamid resin helps ensure that HellermannTyton’s part meet stringent OEM requirements. And the material costs for Bergamid resin are lower than those of bent steel plate.

Continuous fiber reinforced thermoset composites combine high molecular weight resins with glass or carbon fibers. The resin has a lower tensile modulus than the reinforcement and will fracture at lower loads in this direction. Fiber volume is the ratio of fiber to resin in a composite structure.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal- derived substances • Available for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates and ready-to-use formulations REGULATORY SUPPORT • Raw materials tested to: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or Device Master File • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES SYRINGES & NEEDLES DIAGNOSTICS CATHETERS Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free for transparent applications with reduced migration and improved thermal stability     Lubricant— permanent/ non-migrating Fast acting reduction in friction for wide variety of polymers such as PP, ABS, POM, PC    Protection from UV in transparent applications for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290-450nm with no impact on clarity; can be combined with colors (e.g., amber)   Antistatic ready-to- use solution for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity  Gamma/e-beam sterilization protection of the polymer Preserving the properties of PP and COC/COP; reduction in yellowing using Color Compensation Technology (CCT)    Reduced material consumption/cycle time—nucleation Fast acting new generation nucleant for PE and PP; improved thermal and mechanical properties allows wall thinning; reduction of tolerance/dimensional problems between different colors    Laser marking replacing ink printing/labels Solvent-free, high-speed identification for Nd/YAG laser for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM     Antioxidants for PE, PP, TPE Thermal protection during converting/downstream sterilization    Brand protection/ anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems   Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified sites, providing global consistency and increased security of supply • Documented change control beyond CAS number, reducing risk of change • Non-phthalate and formulated without animal- derived substances • Available for use in a wide range of polymers including polyolefins, styrenics, polycarbonate and alloys, polyester, POM • Functionality can be combined with colorants into convenient combination concentrates or formulations REGULATORY SUPPORT • Pre-tested raw materials: - ISO 10993-1 and USP biological evaluation - European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5 (polyolefin) - USP (polyethylene) - ICH Q3D elemental impurities • Registered Drug Master File (Type III) • Food contact established with FDA/EU* APPLICATION BULLETIN * FDA/EU compliance information available upon request FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS EBM/IBM CONTAINERS CLOSURES FILM COMBINATION DEVICES Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free—possibilities in packaging ocular solutions    Slip/torque reduction Slip for PE, PP films, processing aid, torque reduction for closures   Protection from UV in transparent packaging for PP, PE, PETG, COP UV blocking in 290–450nm with no impact on clarity    Antistatic ready-to-use solution for PE films e.g.